Question

Prior to the destruction of the Second Temple, which of the following areas of the world contained Diaspora communities?

(1 point)
Responses

Central Asia

Central Asia

Great Britain

Great Britain

Japan

Japan

Southern Africa

Answer 1

Prior to the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE, Jewish Diaspora communities existed primarily in regions around the Mediterranean and parts of the Near East. Among the options listed, Central Asia could have had some early Jewish communities, but Great Britain, Japan, and Southern Africa did not have significant Jewish populations at that time.

Thus, the correct response from the options provided would be:

**Central Asia**